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Port Paterson, 5700

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  • Green suburb
What Port Paterson is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Port Paterson is a residential smaller community in Port Augusta with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.

Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Population

Population
73
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,666
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 28
Median monthly mortgage
$1,407
Employment rate
62.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
6 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
5
Against the person
0
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
68.5
State safety percentile
75.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
982
Increase (daily rate)
+67.1%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Theft3
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

30 planning-related records

2026· 3 proposals

  • May 2026

  • To place a container near the northern gateway and build a carport along the 12m long western side of container.
    309 PORT PATERSON RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Research facility and outer space habitat model including equipment store, office, ablutions, carparking area, landscaping, driveway, container office, and rainwater tank, plus container shelter and habitat dome.
    LOT 2 PORT PATERSON RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Construction of 2 bedroom house.
    20 WARNER DR PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    41 MARY MACKILLOP RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Placing a used transportable home, currently in Adelaide, on the development property to be used as a residence.
    LOT 13 MARY MACKILLOP RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment

  • July 2025

  • Hallett proposes the reclamation of ash material from the Ash Storage Area in Port Paterson, Port Augusta and the processing of ash into Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) on the Facility site. This represents Stage 2 of the proposed development and includes: • construction and operation of a haul road between the Ash Storage Area and Facility • change of building use from the existing storage building to a processing building • extension of the processing building size to accommodate b
    420 NORTHERN POWER STATION RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment
  • It is proposed to create a hard stand area to park trucks associated with the business. The development would establish the hard stand area with internal tracks and incorporate associated built form including 7x40ft containers, a site office, self-contained ablution block.
    LOT 2 AUGUSTA HWY PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • Shed ancillary to the existing renewable energy facility.
    19440A AUGUSTA HWY PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment
  • Concrete Batching Plant
    420 NORTHERN POWER STATION RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment

  • May 2025

  • Two shipping containers (12m long by 2.44m wide and 6m long by 2.44m) for personal storage
    5 WARNER DR PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool and associated safety features
    405 PORT PATERSON RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling with skillion verandahs and decks
    4 WARNER DR PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Divide existing allotment into 3 to facilitate approved solar farm.
    2B MARKS RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • There will be 2 x structures erected on the property. Once the structures are erected there will be a Stratco awning installed to cover both structures which will have additional support, cover and protection from the elements. These structures will be used for personal gaming rooms for the owners and family members.
    7 WARNER DR PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment

  • July 2024

  • Storage facility and site offices associated with existing application for green cement processing (not yet approved). Note development cost is $1 as this storage facility was included in the development cost for that other application (DA 23009007).
    420 NORTHERN POWER STATION RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment

  • June 2024

  • A Stratco Storage Shed and two-bay carport will be used for storing cars and household items until the house is built. The shed and carport, which share the same roof, measure 15.3 meters by 6.1 meters, totaling 94 square meters.
    6 WARNER DR PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Pool and Fence
    406 PORT PATERSON RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals

  • October 2023

  • Swimming pool
    2C MARKS RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Store for personal storage
    20 WARNER DR PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • Store for personal storage and heavy vehicle parking for 1 x vehicle
    5 WARNER DR PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • The proposed development involves the construction and operation of a green cement processing and distribution facility in Port Augusta, South Australia. This facility will collect and transform industrial by-products into Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCMs) to be used in building and manufacturing. The facility will include a slag fume processing plant and a bulk storage and blending facility, administration, workshop and storage workshop buildings, a stormwater catchment pond, sedimenta
    LOT 8 NORTHERN POWER STATION RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Under Assessment
2022· 2 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Agricultural Building associated with existing Horticulture
    LOT 710 PORT PATERSON RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made
  • Additions and Alterations to existing outbuilding (shed) – Addition measuring 6m (L) x 7m (W) x 2.7m high walls
    51 MARKS RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal

  • October 2021

  • we wish to install a pool
    124 PORT PATERSON RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Decision Made
Other· 6 proposals
  • CU-RIVER PORT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • CU-RIVER PORT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    OtherEPA licence
  • SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WATER CORPORATION
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • SUNDROP FARMS PORT AUGUSTA PTY LTD
    Desalination PlantsEPA licence
  • SUNDROP FARMS PORT AUGUSTA PTY LTD
    OtherEPA licence
  • SUNDROP FARMS PORT AUGUSTA PTY LTD
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
  • Other Theftcrime3
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
  • A Stratco Storage Shed and two-bay carport will be used for storing cars and household items until the house is built. The shed and carport, which share the same roof, measure 15.3 meters by 6.1 meters, totaling 94 square meters.planning6 WARNER DR PORT PATERSON SA 5700Lodged 03 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
  • Additions and Alterations to existing outbuilding (shed) – Addition measuring 6m (L) x 7m (W) x 2.7m high wallsplanning51 MARKS RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Lodged 22 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building associated with existing HorticultureplanningLOT 710 PORT PATERSON RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Lodged 23 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
  • CU-RIVER PORT AUSTRALIA PTY LTDplanningMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • CU-RIVER PORT AUSTRALIA PTY LTDplanningOtherEPA licence
  • Concrete Batching Plantplanning420 NORTHERN POWER STATION RD PORT PATERSON SA 5700Lodged 10 Jun 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of 2 bedroom house.planning20 WARNER DR PORT PATERSON SA 5700Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · Under Assessment

Data sources & freshness

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